Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale (Commander) - Expensive Knights

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion170 decks176 decks
93%synergy
Knight Exemplar
91%inclusion161 decks176 decks
89%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
86%inclusion152 decks176 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion151 decks176 decks
83%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
75%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
76%inclusion133 decks176 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
76%inclusion133 decks176 decks
73%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
75%inclusion132 decks176 decks
72%synergy
Shadowspear
76%inclusion134 decks176 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion130 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
71%inclusion125 decks176 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion121 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion120 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
67%inclusion118 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Embercleave
65%inclusion115 decks176 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
64%inclusion113 decks176 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion110 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
26%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
47%inclusion83 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Murderous Rider
62%inclusion109 decks176 decks
61%synergy
Guardian of Faith
62%inclusion109 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
57%synergy
Inspiring Veteran
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
52%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Freya Crescent
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Leonin Shikari
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Armory Paladin
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
28%synergy
Valiant Knight
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Mirran Crusader
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Ayara's Oathsworn
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Cavalier of Dawn
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Shrike Force
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Fiendslayer Paladin
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Dusk's Shadow
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Blacklance Paragon
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Worthy Knight
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Bloodcrusher of Khorne
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Order of Midnight
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion90 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Flame
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
55%inclusion97 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
57%synergy
Argentum Armor
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
56%synergy
Buster Sword
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
52%inclusion91 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
49%inclusion87 decks176 decks
47%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
44%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion77 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
37%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
27%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Sigiled Sword of Valeron
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Vorpal Sword
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Godsend
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Heartseeker
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Short Bow
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Knights' Charge
53%inclusion93 decks176 decks
51%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
4%synergy
All-Out Assault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power . . .
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion159 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion154 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion166 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion163 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion155 decks176 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion155 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
39%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Plateau
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
71%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion145 decks176 decks
70%synergy
Savai Triome
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion139 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion138 decks176 decks
66%synergy
Tournament Grounds
74%inclusion130 decks176 decks
72%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion127 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion126 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
68%inclusion119 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
65%inclusion114 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
60%inclusion105 decks176 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion102 decks176 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion88 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Nomad Outpost
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion72 decks176 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
-25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
-21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
-22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
3%synergy